Below is a list of possible celestial target that you can image with the Share the Skies Internet telescope. Remember, these are only suggestions; feel free to experiment!
Celestial Object
Bin
Reduction
Exposure (in secs)
M104 The Sombrero Galaxy
2X2
AutoDark
45
M16 The Eagle or Seagull Nebula
2X2
AutoDark
60
M17 The Swan Nebula
2X2
AutoDark
45
M20 Trifid Nebula
2X2
none
25
M61 Spiral Galaxy in Virgo
2X2
AutoDark
45
M66 Spiral Galaxy in Leo
2X2
AutoDark
45
M8 The Lagoon Nebula
2X2
AutoDark
30
M83 Spiral Galaxy in Hydra
2X2
AutoDark
35
M95 Barred Round Galaxy in Leo
2X2
AutoDark
120
NGC2070 Tarantula Nebula
2X2
AutoDark
45
NGC3242 Ghost of Jupiter
2X2
AutoDark
45
NGC4038,4039 Antennae or Ringtail Galaxy
2X2
AutoDark
60
NGC5139 Omega Centauri
2X2
AutoDark
25
NGC6302 The Bug Nebula
2X2
none
45
NGC6337 Cheerio Nebula in Scorpius
2X2
AutoDark
90
These are only suggestions. Remember, the earth is moving, so these celestial objects will rise and set as the hours go by.
Stay away from the edges of the viewing field and the meridian for the best images. A good general rule is to stay 30° above the horizon.
Higher humidity affects telescope imaging. When the humidity is above 75%, increase exposure times.
Bright objects will streak when using exposures more than 5-10 seconds without proper filters.
Dimmer objects, such as the Horsehead or Witch Head nebulae, won’t show up at all with shorter exposures.
There are many more stars, nebulae, clusters, and galaxies than are listed here. Experiment with different celestial objects and settings.
Below is a list of possible celestial target that you can image with the Share the Skies Internet telescope. Remember, these are only suggestions; feel free to experiment!
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